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August 16, 2008

How to make fringed flowers

I was asked to explain how I make fringed paper flowers. You can find a lot of examples and tutorials on the Web, but since I was asked... Here's a detailed explanation.

1. Cut a paper strip 1 cm (3/8 inches) wide and about 28 cm (11 inches) long, which is the length of a standard paper sheet for A4 or Letter. Make small cuts at every 1-1.5 mm (1/16 inch) across the long edge of the strip. The cuts should be about 8 mm (a bit more than 1/4 inch) deep, you get a fringe with a narrow base. Cut gently to avoid cutting through the strip.

Some people use an office clip to limit the cuts. Try cutting this way, you may find it more convenient.

2. Roll the fringe into a tight coil using a quilling tool.

3. Apply a small amount of glue on the end and let it dry. You've got a sort of paper cylinder.

4. Fold the fringe outwards with your fingers. This is only one type of fringed flowers. Let me tell you about another one.

5. For the second type we also make a fringe, and then attach a narrow paper quilling strip (3 mm or 1/8 inch) to its end. The colour of the narrow strip will be the colour of the flower centre.

6. Roll up, starting from the tip of the narrow strip.

7. The narrow strip makes up the centre and the fringe makes up petals. Glue the end and let dry.

8. Peel the petals outwards. The flower is ready.

Try varying the width and length of strips, using different colour combinations, find new uses for your flowers. Be creative, good luck!

I am a brand new convert to this type of quilling.Th designs are more interesting and creative, and I am looking forward to making them for Christmas presents. I stil have one done by a close friend before she died about 20 years ago,and I still treasure it on y tree every year.

I Am Mussarat from Dubai ,U.A.E i am a beggner of quilling Thank You soooo much for sharing this little secret i always tried to make these flowers but didnt succeed but by ur idea i really created many flowers THANK YOU SO MUCH.

I want to tell you - your works are amazing. You gave such good instructions and you have inspired one of my friends. I will also try it. I will totally give you credit for the source. http://eshgheman.livejournal.com

Hi Inna,This is so awesome and i ve no words to praise u.U knw what i've been searching for a detailed tutorial and today i found u after a long search.I'm madly in love with quilling,now i'm xtremely happy.Super work...u r really gr8!!

Hey Inna..Super like...I know little about quilling and hv done some creations. But I never knew these many things can be done with the papers. I would really appreciate your work and more over your patience for sharing your creations with photos and videos. Its really awesome and anyone can try at home. Soon I would also love to have a blog like you with my creations. :)

Hello. I am a beginner quiller and thanks for the posts. I have a hard time rolling the fringed flowers because when i roll them, the top begins to go up and then i have a ruined fringed flower. so i appreciate if you could help me on this

Hi Joe,Try applying a tiny bit of glue between the layers of paper just when you finish rolling the center, to secure the flat central part (made of a narrow strip) in place. Then continue gently rolling the fringe, tightly but not too much. Make sure the fringe doesn't slip away. You may also fix the center at the final stage by pressing it carefully down with the blunt end of a pencil.

Thank you so much for that wonderful tutorial. Been wwondering how to make fringed flowers. Brilliant tutorial. Followed your instructions to the T. And your cards are simply see superb. Keep them coming in. He coming up with more such tutorials. Love!